Access Guide
Introduction
- The De Sausmarez Ward is located on Level 2 of the Main Hospital Building.
Opening Times (Visiting Hours)
- Monday 15:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 15:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 15:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 15:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 15:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 15:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 15:00 - 20:00.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 420cm (11ft 2in x 13ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main building.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to level 1 of the main building.
- Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter.
- The lift is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3.
- The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 148cm x 270cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 10in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Ward
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an orthopedics, elective surgery and trauma ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 3 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 4 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 15 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- The hand sanitiser is in a suitable position for wheelchair users.
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring on the ward with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is not a relatives room for the ward.
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Example Side Room
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- There is one side room available with an accessible ensuite.
- The side room surveyed does have an accessible ensuite.
- The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
- The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
- Bedside storage is available.
- The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is good.
- The lighting levels in the side room are bright.
- The width of the door opening into the ensuite is over 75cm.
- There is not a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is good.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are bright.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
- The ward does play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located just before the ward entrance.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located just before the ward entrance.
Washroom
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 6 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located at the rear of the ward.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This is a shared washroom.
- The washroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 280cm x 405cm (9ft 2in x 13ft 3in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 170cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
- The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
- The washroom surveyed does not have a ceiling tracking hoist.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 77cm.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- A shower chair is available.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in different languages.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There is not a dog toilet or toileting area.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.